NextCorps

NextCorps is a non-profit technology incubator and accelerator based in Rochester, New York, that supports the growth of high-tech startups. Affiliated with the University of Rochester, the organization provides a range of services including incubation space, business mentoring, and access to specialized programs like Luminate NY and the NextCorps Manufacturing Accelerator. While not a drug developer itself, NextCorps plays a critical role in the regional life sciences ecosystem by fostering startups in health-tech, medical devices, and biotechnology. The organization helps entrepreneurs navigate the transition from research to commercialization through its extensive network of mentors and investors. Its NextCorps Health initiative specifically focuses on accelerating the commercialization of healthcare innovations in partnership with regional health systems.